BLOOMBERG - Jan 15 - Chief Executive Officer John Chen’s turnaround plan at BlackBerry Ltd. comes down to two words: network security. BlackBerry’s secure technology could make the company an enticing target for Samsung Electronics Co. as it attempts to focus on Web-connected devices. Using the Web to connect everyday electronics in the IoT will be a major source of growth in the future, Chen said last month.

CHRISTIAN TODAY - Oct 30 - The company has won 27 new U.S. patents, including user interface meant for conference calling, wearables, new handset models, as well as extended security for mobile phones. Also included is a miniscule electronic device that, when installed in a smartwatch, could allow the unlocking of a smartphone without having to enter a passcode allowing a wearable device to be paired automatically, and a device case protector, which lets users take notes on their handheld units even without having to open the screen.

PCMAG - Sep 11 - The company has been experimenting with wearables to see how they work "from an applications perspective." The experimental wearables pair with your phone, and communicate via a "voice interface."